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MangoSmoothie, I must have overlooked this thread, thank you for providing it. Additionally, I read your previous post as well as the new information and it is very helpful! Especially your section about location. I couldn't imagine getting acclimated to a school and then find out that the following year I would have to relocate just to do an externship. Additionally, having an idea of an area of interest is a great thing to have in mind when applying. I am really interested in dysphagia and feeding difficulties for infants with cleft lip and palate. I would definitely have to find a school that has great research or clinical opportunities in this specialty. Additionally, finding a school that spends a semester in medical based speech pathology and a semester in school is great if you want to get a feel for what you want to focus in. I agree that one semester to gain some experience in both avenues may not be nearly enough to fully appreciate what it is like to work in that particular arena.

Thank you so much for being so thorough in your answer! These are all really important factors to consider. I know for me, I have used ASHA's edfind nonstop for a while now and it definitely helps me figure out where we at least have a shot at getting again. Also,because some schools offer funding that narrows the gap between them and less expensive schools, using cost analysis to make deciding between school offers easier is a great idea! Thanks again SLPposteriorcricoarytenoid for your help!!

Hello fellow speechies!! It is the time of year again when senior undergrad students are getting prepared to apply for grad school!!! Although I am aware everyone has their own opinions and reasons for choosing the grad schools they chose, could some of you former grad applicants(incoming graduate students) please enlighten us all on why you choose your program. Is your program inexpensive? Did they offer a great scholarship/tuition reduction program? Have you heard faculty and staff were supportive and friendly? Were the internship/externship prospects great and diverse, etc? I also just wanted to say that I appreciate anyone who contributes to this topic because you are definitely doing all of the undergrad students across the country a huge favor. As I'm sure you know, it isn't always possible to visit many of the grad schools on our list and we may not know many people who attend any of the grad schools we are interested in. So, to help us narrow down choices based off the personal knowledge, experience, and judgement of others is greatly beneficial!! Dicsclaimer: For those who will be using this topic to choose schools, it goes without saying to consider everyone's outlook, but ultimately the choice is yours. Don't base your decisions off of merely this thread or website alone. I hope the best for everyone and enjoy your summer!!!

This is a great book and the author is wonderful. A 4th edition, sort of pricey, is soon to- be-coming-out and is going to be great review(no endorsements here, but I have taken courses from Dr.Roseberry-she is amazing!)! Additionally, the new book is up-to-date on information that will be found on the Praxis exam we have to take after we complete the program. She actually personally takes the Praxis exam several times to ensure that her book is full of information that will be on the test and useful for clinical practice! If you can afford the new book, it will definitely serve you well. If not, the older edition is probably pretty relevant still! Thanks Magpie J!!!